Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary (2025)
Based on 31,250 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $31,680 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $36,190 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $41,590 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $47,380 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $54,410 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$32K
25th
$36K
Median
$42K
75th
$47K
90th
$54K
Highest Paying States for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $51,220 |
| Idaho | $50,040 |
| Colorado | $48,680 |
| Iowa | $48,370 |
| Michigan | $48,070 |
| Minnesota | $47,980 |
| New York | $47,150 |
| Tennessee | $46,920 |
| Massachusetts | $46,640 |
| California | $45,060 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $51,220 per year, while California has an average of $45,060 — a difference of $6,160. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 31,250 workers were employed as Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenderss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $42,570 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-3093